Au plus
Example: Viens au plus vite pour ne pas rater le début.
Definition
"Au plus" is a French adverbial phrase used to indicate the highest degree or earliest possible time, often meaning 'at the soonest' or 'as soon as possible.' For example, in 'Viens au plus vite,' it urges coming as quickly as one can to avoid missing the beginning.
Etymology
The phrase "au plus" comes from French, combining 'au,' a contraction of 'à le' meaning 'at the,' with 'plus,' meaning 'more' or 'most.' Together, they express the idea of the maximum degree or earliest time. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used to emphasize urgency or priority in timing.
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"Au plus" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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